Fission power for VASIMR

[Universeman]

Hello this is my first post on the Space Forums

I am working on a research paper about the future of space flight and VASIMR technology is looking very promising but the power requirements for a VASIMR rocket powerful enough for a manned mission to Mars will necessitate a nuclear fission reactor. My question is what methods are available which can convert the heat generated by a fission reactor into electricity? Is this technology a feasible method of generating electricity for a spacecraft which simply requires adequate funding for its development?

 

[MeteorWayne]

There are extensive discussions on VASIMR in the Space Business and Technology forum, so I will move this discussion there.

This
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=19731
is the thread for general VASIMR updates and discussion.